LEST WE FORGET 195 MERLET, Paul Alexander WWII Paul was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, on February 4, 1914. He joined the Army and was posted to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and served as Signaller in Infantry in Italy, Canada and the United Kingdom. He was wounded in action and lost his left leg below the knee. He was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. He returned to his home of Forget, Saskatchewan, and served as Post Master until his death from cancer in 1954. MILLER, Joseph M. WWII Joseph joined the Royal Canadian Air Force #35 RAF Pathfinder Force as a rear air gunner. On what was to be his last flight, Joe and his crew on their Lancaster Bomber were shot down during a raid over Stuttgart and all were killed in action on July 25, 1944. Joe is buried at Dunbach War Cemetery, Germany. By 1944, he had completed three full flight assignments and was due for a deserved homecoming but never did get his leave of absence. Miller Lake in northern Saskatchewan is named in his honour. MILLER, Andrew P. WWII Andrew joined the Ghunka Rifles, Captain RCAAC. He passed away on November 27, 1982. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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